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Sen. Johnny Isakson

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District SD-GA

Party Republican

Bills Introduced 66

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Number	Legislature	Summary	Subjects
S.784	Federal	Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2017 This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to increase, as of December 1, 2017, the rates of veterans' disability compensation, additional compensation for dependents, the clothing allowance for certain disabled veterans, and dependency and indemnity compensation for surviving spouses and children. Each such increase shall be the same percentage as the increase in benefits provided under title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act, on the same effective date. Republican: 50% (8) Democrat: 43% (7) Independent: 6% (1) 50% Republican support 43% Democrat support 6% Independent support	Armed Forces And National Security Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures Department Of Veterans Affairs Disability Assistance Inflation And Prices Veterans' Pensions And Compensation
S.794	Federal	Local Coverage Determination Clarification Act of 2017 This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to revise the process by which Medicare administrative contractors (MACs) issue and reconsider local coverage determinations (LCDs) that: (1) are new, (2) restrict or substantively revise existing LCDs, or (3) are otherwise specified in regulation. (MACs are private insurers that process Medicare claims within specified geographic areas.) Before such an LCD may take effect, the MAC issuing the determination must, with respect to each geographic area to which the determination applies: publish online a proposed version of the determination and other specified, related information; convene one or more public meetings to review the draft determination, receive comments, and secure the advice of an expert panel; post online a record of the minutes from each such meeting; provide a period for submission of written public comments; and post online specified information related to the rationale for the final determination. Upon the filing of an applicable request by an interested party with regard to the reconsideration of a specified LCD, the MAC that issued the determination shall: provide specified information related to whether the determination failed to correctly apply qualifying relevant evidence, exceeds the scope of its intended purpose, fails to apply as intended, or is otherwise erroneous; preserve the determination, modify the determination, or rescind the determination in part; and make publicly available a written description of such action. An interested party may appeal a reconsideration decision to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The CMS shall appoint a Medicare Reviews and Appeals Ombudsman to carry out specified duties with regard to LCDs. Republican: 60% (14) Democrat: 39% (9) 60% Republican support 39% Democrat support	Health Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures Administrative Remedies Department Of Health And Human Services Government Information And Archives Medicare Public Contracts And Procurement
S.824	Federal	Clyde-Hirsch-Sowers RESPECT Act Restraining Excessive Seizure of Property through the Exploitation of Civil Asset Forfeiture Tools Act This bill revises the authority and procedures that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) uses to seize property that has been structured to avoid Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) reporting requirements. The IRS may only seize property it suspects has been structured to avoid BSA reporting requirements if the property was derived from an illegal source or the funds were structured for the purpose of concealing the violation of a criminal law or regulation other than structuring transactions to evade BSA reporting requirements. Within 30 days of seizing property, the IRS must: (1) make a good faith effort to find all owners of the property, and (2) notify the owners of the post-seizure hearing rights established by this bill. The IRS may apply to a court for one 30-day extension of the notice requirement if it can establish probable cause of an imminent threat to national security or personal safety. If the owner of the property requests a court hearing within 30 days after the date on which notice is provided, the property must be returned unless the court holds a hearing within 30 days after notice is provided and finds that there is probable cause to believe that the property was derived from an illegal source or the funds were structured to conceal the violation of a criminal law or regulation other than a structuring violation. The bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude from gross income any interest received from the federal government with respect to an action to recover property seized by the IRS pursuant to a claimed violation of the structuring provisions of the BSA. Republican: 50% (2) Democrat: 50% (2) 50% Republican support 50% Democrat support	Taxation Bank Accounts, Deposits, Capital Business Records Civil Actions And Liability Fraud Offenses And Financial Crimes Income Tax Exclusion Interest, Dividends, Interest Rates Tax Administration And Collection, Taxpayers
S.832	Federal	AGOA and MCA Modernization Act African Growth and Opportunity Act and Millennium Challenge Act Modernization Act This bill directs the President to establish a website for the collection and dissemination of information regarding the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). The Department of State is urged to encourage eligible sub-Saharan African countries to use AGOA benefits. The President is urged to: facilitate trans-boundary trade among eligible sub-Saharan African countries; provide AGOA benefits training for business and government trade officials; provide capacity building for African entrepreneurs and trade associations on production strategies, quality standards, and market development; and provide capacity building training. The Millennium Challenge Act of 2003 is amended to permit an eligible country that has entered into a Millennium Challenge Compact to enter into one additional compact. The bill establishes new assistance criteria for a low-income or a lower-middle-income candidate country to enter into a compact with the United States. The Millennium Challenge Corporation shall: (1) before selecting a compact country, provide the Board of Directors with information regarding the country's treatment of civil society; and (2) assess the feasibility of developing subnational partnerships. Democrat: 83% (5) Republican: 16% (1) 83% Democrat support 16% Republican support	International Affairs Africa Business Education Competitiveness, Trade Promotion, Trade Deficits Congressional Oversight Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad Foreign Aid And International Relief Government Information And Archives Government Studies And Investigations Sovereignty, Recognition, National Governance And Status
S.870	Federal	Creating High-Quality Results and Outcomes Necessary to Improve Chronic (CHRONIC) Care Act of 2017 This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to: extend the Independence at Home demonstration program; modify provisions regarding access to home dialysis therapy under Medicare and special needs plans under Medicare Advantage (MA); expand testing of the MA Value-Based Insurance Design test model; allow an MA plan to provide additional telehealth benefits to enrollees and, to chronically ill enrollees, certain supplemental health care benefits; modify other provisions regarding the use of telehealth services; allow prospective, voluntary assignment of Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries to accountable care organizations (ACOs); and allow ACOs to operate beneficiary incentive programs. The Government Accountability Office shall conduct studies on: the establishment of a payment code for a visit for longitudinal comprehensive care planning services, the extent to which Medicare prescription drug plans and private payors use programs that synchronize pharmacy dispensing to facilitate comprehensive counseling and promote medication adherence, and the use of prescription drugs to manage the weight of obese patients and the impact of such drug coverage on patient health and health care spending. Republican: 50% (10) Democrat: 50% (10) 50% Republican support 50% Democrat support	Health Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health Congressional Oversight Digestive And Metabolic Diseases Disability And Paralysis Drug Therapy Government Studies And Investigations Health Care Costs And Insurance Health Care Coverage And Access Health Care Quality
S.868	Federal	Lifetime Income Disclosure Act This bill amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to require pension benefit statements to include a lifetime income disclosure at least once during any 12-month period. The disclosure must set forth the lifetime income stream equivalent of the total benefits accrued with respect to the participant or beneficiary. The "lifetime income stream equivalent of the total benefits accrued" is the amount of monthly payments the participant or beneficiary would receive if the total accrued benefits were used to provide lifetime income streams based on certain assumptions, including that the participant or beneficiary has a spouse of equal age and a single life annuity. The Department of Labor must issue a model lifetime income disclosure, assumptions that plan administrators may use in converting total accrued benefits into lifetime income stream equivalents, and related rules. No plan fiduciary, sponsor, or other person may be liable under ERISA solely due to the provision of lifetime income stream equivalents derived in accordance with the assumptions and related rules issued by Labor, including explanations contained in the model lifetime income disclosure. Republican: 33% (1) Democrat: 66% (2) 33% Republican support 66% Democrat support	Labor And Employment Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures Department Of Labor Employee Benefits And Pensions Government Information And Archives
S.918	Federal	End Government Shutdowns Act This bill provides specified continuing appropriations to prevent a government shutdown if any appropriations measure for a fiscal year has not been enacted or a joint resolution making continuing appropriations is not in effect after the fiscal year begins. The appropriations are provided to continue to fund programs, projects, and activities for which funds were provided in the preceding fiscal year. Republican: 85% (6) Democrat: 14% (1) 85% Republican support 14% Democrat support	Economics And Public Finance Appropriations Executive Agency Funding And Structure Legislative Rules And Procedure
S.926	Federal	Global War on Terrorism War Memorial Act This bill allows the Global War on Terror Memorial Foundation to establish the National Global War on Terrorism Memorial as a commemorative work on federal land in the District of Columbia to commemorate and honor the members of the Armed Forces who served on active duty in support of the Global War on Terrorism. Republican: 47% (11) Democrat: 52% (12) 47% Republican support 52% Democrat support	Public Lands And Natural Resources
SR-140	Federal	A resolution supporting the designation of April 2017 as "Parkinson's Awareness Month". Designates April 2017 as Parkinson's Awareness Month. Expresses support for research to find better treatments and a cure for Parkinson's disease. Recognizes individuals living with Parkinson's disease who participate in clinical trials. Commends the dedication of organizations, volunteers, researchers, and millions of individuals across the United States working to improve the quality of life for individuals living with Parkinson's disease and their families. Republican: 50% (1) Democrat: 50% (1) 50% Republican support 50% Democrat support	Health Commemorative Events And Holidays Congressional Tributes Health Care Quality Health Personnel Medical Research Neurological Disorders
SR-148	Federal	A resolution congratulating the students, parents, teachers, and leaders of charter schools across the United States for making ongoing contributions to education, and supporting the ideals and goals of the 18th annual National Charter Schools Week, to be held May 1 through May 5, 2017. Congratulates the students, families, teachers, administrators, and staff of public charter schools across the United States for: (1) making ongoing contributions to public education, (2) making impressive strides in closing the academic achievement gap in U.S. schools, and (3) improving and strengthening the public school system. Expresses support for the ideals and goals of the 18th annual National Charter Schools Week (May 1-May 5, 2017). Republican: 79% (19) Democrat: 20% (5) 79% Republican support 20% Democrat support	Education Academic Performance And Assessments Commemorative Events And Holidays Congressional Tributes Education Of The Disadvantaged Elementary And Secondary Education School Administration Teaching, Teachers, Curricula

Title: Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2017

Session: US Congress 2017-2018 115th Congress

Number: S.784

Subjects: Armed Forces And National Security, Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures, Department Of Veterans Affairs, Disability Assistance, Inflation And Prices, Veterans' Pensions And Compensation

Republican: 50% (8) Democrat: 43% (7) Independent: 6% (1)

Title: Local Coverage Determination Clarification Act of 2017

Session: US Congress 2017-2018 115th Congress

Number: S.794

Subjects: Health, Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures, Administrative Remedies, Department Of Health And Human Services, Government Information And Archives, Medicare, Public Contracts And Procurement

Republican: 60% (14) Democrat: 39% (9)

Title: Clyde-Hirsch-Sowers RESPECT Act Restraining Excessive Seizure of Property through the Exploitation of Civil Asset Forfeiture Tools Act

Session: US Congress 2017-2018 115th Congress

Number: S.824

Subjects: Taxation, Bank Accounts, Deposits, Capital, Business Records, Civil Actions And Liability, Fraud Offenses And Financial Crimes, Income Tax Exclusion, Interest, Dividends, Interest Rates, Tax Administration And Collection, Taxpayers

Republican: 50% (2) Democrat: 50% (2)

Title: AGOA and MCA Modernization Act African Growth and Opportunity Act and Millennium Challenge Act Modernization Act

Session: US Congress 2017-2018 115th Congress

Number: S.832

Subjects: International Affairs, Africa, Business Education, Competitiveness, Trade Promotion, Trade Deficits, Congressional Oversight, Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad, Foreign Aid And International Relief, Government Information And Archives, Government Studies And Investigations, Sovereignty, Recognition, National Governance And Status

Democrat: 83% (5) Republican: 16% (1)

Title: Creating High-Quality Results and Outcomes Necessary to Improve Chronic (CHRONIC) Care Act of 2017

Session: US Congress 2017-2018 115th Congress

Number: S.870

Subjects: Health, Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health, Congressional Oversight, Digestive And Metabolic Diseases, Disability And Paralysis, Drug Therapy, Government Studies And Investigations, Health Care Costs And Insurance, Health Care Coverage And Access, Health Care Quality

Republican: 50% (10) Democrat: 50% (10)

Title: Lifetime Income Disclosure Act

Session: US Congress 2017-2018 115th Congress

Number: S.868

Subjects: Labor And Employment, Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures, Department Of Labor, Employee Benefits And Pensions, Government Information And Archives

Republican: 33% (1) Democrat: 66% (2)

Title: End Government Shutdowns Act

Session: US Congress 2017-2018 115th Congress

Number: S.918

Subjects: Economics And Public Finance, Appropriations, Executive Agency Funding And Structure, Legislative Rules And Procedure

Republican: 85% (6) Democrat: 14% (1)

Title: Global War on Terrorism War Memorial Act

Session: US Congress 2017-2018 115th Congress

Number: S.926

Subjects: Public Lands And Natural Resources

Republican: 47% (11) Democrat: 52% (12)

Title: A resolution supporting the designation of April 2017 as "Parkinson's Awareness Month".

Session: US Congress 2017-2018 115th Congress

Number: SR-140

Subjects: Health, Commemorative Events And Holidays, Congressional Tributes, Health Care Quality, Health Personnel, Medical Research, Neurological Disorders

Republican: 50% (1) Democrat: 50% (1)

Title: A resolution congratulating the students, parents, teachers, and leaders of charter schools across the United States for making ongoing contributions to education, and supporting the ideals and goals of the 18th annual National Charter Schools Week, to be held May 1 through May 5, 2017.

Session: US Congress 2017-2018 115th Congress

Number: SR-148

Subjects: Education, Academic Performance And Assessments, Commemorative Events And Holidays, Congressional Tributes, Education Of The Disadvantaged, Elementary And Secondary Education, School Administration, Teaching, Teachers, Curricula

Republican: 79% (19) Democrat: 20% (5)

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